GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
mishapan unfortunate accident
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
narrativesomething that is narrated : story